Sediment Logs / Storm Wattles

Sediment logs, also known as storm wattles are tubes of straw and/or other fibers used for erosion control, sediment control and stormwater runoff control. Sediment logs are available in a range of standard sizes and may be custom ordered. Logs function similarly to silt barrier and hay fencing in that they help stabilize slopes by shortening the slope length and help prevent sheet erosion by by slowing, spreading and filtering stormwater runoff. Sediment logs can conform better than hay bales to surface irregularities thereby providing superior protection against rill and gully development When compared against hay bales and silt fencing, storm wattles can be a more cost effective solution to erosion control. Our basic sediment logs are 8 - 9 inches diameter, 25 feet long, and weighing about 40 pounds. Logs can be made with UV degradable plastic netting for longevity, or with 100% bio-degradable burlap for sensitive sites. Sediment logs made with the plastic netting will last approximately 3 - 5 years, with the straw bio-degrading and the netting breaking down to small pieces from sunlight. The bio-degradable wattles will last from a few months to a year.